What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC?
Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC, a boutique intellectual property law firm, is looking for a Patent Legal Assistant / Paralegal (preferably with 2-5 years of experience of foreign filing and US prosecution experience) to work in-person in our office. If you are looking for work / life balance, a collegial work environment, and opportunity for professional growth, then apply to join our team!
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Firm's foreign and US patent procurement practice including :
- filing PCT applications and US domestic and national phase applications;
- preparing and e-filing of office action responses, information disclosure statements, petitions, issue fees, and other patent prosecution documents;
- timely seeking foreign filing licenses, and instructing overseas attorneys on PCT nationalizations and Paris Convention filings, working statements;
- communicating with associates throughout the world;
- updating the status of patents and patent applications, and inspection of electronic patent file histories;
- filing sequence listings;
- maintaining paper files;
- preparing other patent forms and correspondence;
- coordinating completion of inventor declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, etc.
- preparing reporting correspondence to clients regarding USPTO communications, such as Formalities Notices. Also, prepare and forward reporting letters to clients regarding USPTO filings;
- preparing reminders to clients regarding due dates and instructions;
- reviewing application papers being filed in the USPTO for accuracy and completeness; regarding inventors, assignees, priority data, etc.;
- enter timing and the billing description for completed tasks;
- meet billable hours expectation and adhere to best practice for daily time entry;
- working with timekeepers to review work and ensure docketing deadlines are met;
- maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion; and
- be proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to handle unexpected tasks and challenges.
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Skills Required :
Compensation from $60,000 per year (depending on experience)
Office is walking distance from Tenleytown metro stop.
Please apply by submitting your resume along with a cover letter.
NO RECRUITERS, PLEASE.
Salary : $60,000
